West Burra, Papil

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records West Burra, Papil as Rune Inscribed Stone (norse). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Dated to the Viking Age (c. 9th–11th century), the rune-inscribed stone at West Burra, Papil likely reflects Norse settlement or influence in the area. Such stones were often used to mark territory, commemorate individuals, or record events in the runic script of the Norse people.